Best High Schools in Purlear, NC

Purlear, NC has 2 high schools with 1,049 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Purlear score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Purlear exceed expectations.

1. Wilkes Early College High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 257 Students

2. Ashe County High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 792 Students

Best Middle Schools in Purlear, NC

Purlear, NC has 3 middle schools with 1,484 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Purlear score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Purlear exceed expectations.

1. Ashe County Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 440 Students

2. West Wilkes Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

3. Central Wilkes Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Purlear, NC

Purlear, NC has 4 elementary schools with 1,818 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Purlear score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Purlear exceed expectations.

1. Mount Pleasant Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students

2. Millers Creek Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 734 Students

3. Westwood Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ashe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students

4. Wilkesboro Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Purlear, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Purlear, NC has a total population of 2,693 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Purlear, NC

4,351

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Purlear, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

20.80 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.55 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.26 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Purlear, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Purlear, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

999 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Purlear, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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